In our ongoing commitment to safety and robust design, WP 8 provides a brief update on our progress in examining the complexities of LH2 storage. Task 8.1, led by University of Strathclyde, has conducted an initial GAP Analysis of Safety Assessment Models. This concise update highlights our scrutiny of international and EU regulations, examining existing policies and Class requirements related to H2 risks in cargo scenarios. This brief overview serves as a snapshot of our initial analysis, identifying potential gaps and laying the foundation for crafting innovative risk assessment models tailored to design and prototype testing challenges. Below the key points are presented in a summarised form:
1. Characteristics and Hazards of Hydrogen (LH2) (20%)
2. In-depth exploration of the distinctive characteristics and potential hazards associated with hydrogen (LH2).
3. Regulations, Rules, Standards, and Guidelines (50%)
4. Thorough examination of international regulations, including a review of the latest IMO document (e.g., CCC9, RINA).
5. Analysis of Class Rules governing hydrogen (LH2) and exploration of other pertinent standards and guidelines.
6. Safety Challenges in LH2 Cargo Handling Ships (30%)
7. Evaluation of risks linked to LNG cargo ships, employing both Qualitative and Quantitative techniques.
8. Identification of key hazards, discussion of addressed challenges, and an overview of adopted techniques.
9. Overview of Risk Assessment for LH2 Cargo Containing Ships (Planning)
10. Planning and execution of risk assessment for ensuring the safety of LH2 cargo-containing ships.
11. Hazard identification, incorporating hazard models for HAZID, HAZOP, and FMEA (Collaborative input from RINA and TWI).
12. Quantitative risk analysis, outlining risk scenarios suitable for CFD simulations.